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Apartment Buildings or Privately Owned Apartments?

The Pros and Cons of large versus small apartment buildings. When choosing your apartment, it’s essential to consider more than just the interior. What kind of apartment buildings you lease from matters too, and there are many different kinds of landlord tenant arrangements. The two primary kinds of apartment buildings in New York are either large apartment buildings, or those in private homes. Amazing apartments can come in either type of building. The lovely garden apartments of Cobble Hill and…

Neighborhood Guide to the East Bronx

Rap and Hip Hop music were born here. And although it hosts a wide array of ethnic groups, it’s predominantly influenced by the Italian-American culture. As a matter of fact, some have argued that Manhattan’s “Little Italy” has nothing over it. Yes, we’re talking about The Bronx- or if you like, The Boogie Down. Pretty much the only New York City borough that substantially lies on the US mainland. The rest are essentially islands. Now, don’t get me wrong. The…

Neighborhood Guide to the Upper East Side

   Are you looking to visit or move to one of the most prominent neighborhoods in the country? The Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York is located between Central Park and Fifth Avenue, 59th Street, East River, and 96th Street. The area is famed for possessing endless blocks of the rich and famous’ real estate; however, did you know there is so much more to this prominent district than meets the eye? We have skillfully crafted a guide…

How to Create Insta-Worthy Home Décor On A Tight Budget

Arielle Gray, Esq., Associate Broker @ Keller Williams Realty NYC Group www.findnyhomes.com You’ve just landed a new place. Let’s be real; in NYC, that isn’t always easy. Even if your spot isn’t new, it can be nice to switch up the décor from time to time. Whether you live in a modest studio apartment or something a bit more sizable, everyone deserves a place they can be proud of. Interior designers Betsy Helmuth, owner of Affordable Interior Design and Juliette…

How To Prepare A Rental Application That Gets Approved

By Jessica Feder-Birnbaum As a licensed real estate agent, I’ve received countless distraught calls from prospective renters when apartments they have applied for have “fallen through.” After submitting numerous client applications, I’ve learned several steps to take so an application doesn’t get denied. Whether you work with a broker or search on your own, here’s what you need to know to prepare a winning rental application. Qualifications Do your homework.  You don’t want to fall in love with an apartment…

7 Significant Signs A Neighborhood is Up-and-Coming

If you are interested in relocating to a fun, exciting area, what better place to move to than a neighborhood that is up-and-coming? The old adage says “location, location, location” and has been proven to be the most effective guiding tip when moving. Whether you are moving for work or looking for a complete lifestyle change, here are the top 7 significant signs that a neighborhood is up-and-coming: Monitor Real Estate Trends If you have a desirable area in mind,…

The Worst Deal in Real Estate

By Erich Nicholas, Licensed Real Estate Salesman, NYC Commercial Realty Corp, http://nycrecorp.com/ If you’re looking for a new home or office and a real estate broker asks you to sign an exclusive agreement so that you can only work with that broker – you should find another broker. Think about it, if you were going to buy a pair of dress shoes would you sign a contract to only buy those shoes at the Macy’s at Herald Square? So why would you limit your…

Check Your Personality Type and Find a Neighborhood to Match

We know that looking for a new apartment is about more than amenities and square footage. You have to figure out exactly where you want to live, and in a city as colossal as New York, the process of choosing a neighborhood can be even more stressful than the apartment choice. Do you want somewhere with lots of green space? Close to shopping? Walking distance from your workplace? In the heart of New York City nightlife? We can look to…

Why You Should Review Your Building at GoHomeNY.com 

Reviews are an integral part of 21st Century daily life. When you order from a new restaurant, you are asked to leave a review. When you order shoes, or get a haircut, or make a call to customer service, or even do some banking, you’re asked to leave a review. We share our opinions on so many little things in life, isn’t it time to dish about the big ones? Perhaps the biggest one of all is our home, and so often, that’s precisely the thing we keep quiet about. Our…

A Complete Guide to Student Housing In New York

You think choosing the most suitable college was difficult? Well, wait until you get to the student housing part. There’s no denying that New York City is a schooling paradise. There are hundreds of world-class undergraduate and graduate colleges to choose from- including two Ivy League universities. Sadly, it comes at a cost. For starters, college tuition is astronomically expensive. Going by the 2017-2018 academic year report, the average cost of tuition for undergraduate students based in the state of…